Forklift Operator (Clamp Truck)

At Graphic Packaging International we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. Were one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the worlds most recognized brands of food beverage foodservice household personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia we are collaborative diverse innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industrys best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of wed love to hear from you.

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OPPORTUNITY: We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Chicago IL team. Were recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all of our job postings. This job posting is for a Roll Clamp Driver with a pay range of $24.19 - $26.89/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. We offer a wide array of benefits including but not limited to Paid Vacation & Holidays optional Health Dental and Life Insurance including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance Home & Auto Insurance Programs Purchasing Power Tuition Reimbursement Aflac Lifelock Identity Protection and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program Uniform Service Safety Shoe and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

JOB SUMMARY: The person who occupies this position is responsible for the unloading and loading of paperboard material from trucks staging the rolls through SAP and staging the sheeters with material.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Responsible for unloading and loading roll stock material from trucks using roll clamp truck.
• Responsible for taping damaged rolls either from delivery or warehouse damage to prevent harborage point SQF requirement.
• Responsible for delivering roll stock material to sheeters by use of roll clamp truck and staging of materials (i.e. plastic pallets) by the sheeters.
• Remove sheeted stock from sheeter and double stack in proper lanes.
• Responsible for assisting sheeter operators to ensure continuous run of the sheeter machines. This includes covering for breaks lunches etc.
• Maintain proper inventory in SAP used aged inventory first.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of work area including; the collection of all paper and metal waste and cores banding waste and the appropriate disposal of the collected waste.
• Maintain PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle) certification.
• Bring sheeted stock to pressroom and remove printed loads from pressroom.
• Complete full Roll Bin cycle count re-bin as necessary this will be done on PM shift once per week.
• Other departmental duties as assigned by management.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Some clamp truck experience required. Forklift and hand truck experience helpful. Knowledge of Sheeting Department equipment helpful

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must speak read and write in English.
• High School diploma or GED required.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings nights and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting or standing depending on changing job assignment for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Position associated with walking standing handling (removing roll covers) pushing (paperboard rolls) lifting (cores - approx. 50 - 60 lbs.) interacting (communicating with operator).
• Must have physical coordination to operate roll clamp truck.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.

• Inside Conditions extremes of heat and humidity (seasonal) noise (from sheeter machinery and forklifts).

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• Follow all Plant rules Processes Hygiene and Allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints SQF audits validation and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

GPIs Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability please contact your Human Resources representative or email .